How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire Mixed?

Scoil Mhuire Mixed has 349 pupils: 175 boys and 174 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Scoil Mhuire Mixed a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Mhuire Mixed takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire Mixed?

Scoil Mhuire Mixed has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Scoil Mhuire Mixed teach through Irish?

No. Scoil Mhuire Mixed teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Scoil Mhuire Mixed a DEIS school?

No. Scoil Mhuire Mixed is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read Scoil Mhuire Mixed's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire Mixed's roll number, 18080A, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire Mixed?

The closest is St Fintans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Scoil Mhuire Mixed

Howth, Co. Dublin

349 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

Scoil Mhuire Mixed is a primary school in Howth, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 PW99). Mary Downes is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Mixed, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 349
Boys and girls: Mixed · 175 boys, 174 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 18080A

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Mhuire Mixed?: Scoil Mhuire Mixed is a primary school in Howth, Co. Dublin (Eircode D13 PW99).
Who is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Mixed?: Mary Downes is the principal of Scoil Mhuire Mixed, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Scoil Mhuire Mixed?: Scoil Mhuire Mixed has 349 pupils: 175 boys and 174 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Scoil Mhuire Mixed a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Mhuire Mixed takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Scoil Mhuire Mixed?: Scoil Mhuire Mixed has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Scoil Mhuire Mixed teach through Irish?: No. Scoil Mhuire Mixed teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Scoil Mhuire Mixed a DEIS school?: No. Scoil Mhuire Mixed is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read Scoil Mhuire Mixed's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Mhuire Mixed's roll number, 18080A, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Scoil Mhuire Mixed?: The closest is St Fintans NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Scoil Mhuire Mixed compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil Mhuire MixedThis school		349	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
St Fintans NSDublin 13	1.8 km	431	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Burrow NSDublin 13	2.2 km	195	Mixed	Church of Ireland	No	No
St Michaels House Special SchoolDublin 13	4.2 km	56	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
St Laurence's National SchoolDublin 13	4.4 km	413	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Muire agus IosefDublin 13	5.2 km	396	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mhuire Iosef JuniorDublin 13	5.2 km	302	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Tuckett's Lane
Howth
Co. Dublin
D13PW99

Principal: Mary Downes on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 832 3572
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 9 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 10 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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